Linear Algebra and Its Applications – Gilbert Strang – 3rd Edition

Renowned professor and author Gilbert Strang demonstrates that linear algebra is a fascinating subject by showing both its beauty and value. While the mathematics is there, the effort is not all concentrated on proofs. Strang’s emphasis is on understanding. He explains concepts, rather than deduces.

This book is written in an informal and personal style and teaches real mathematics. The gears change in Chapter 2 as students reach the introduction of vector spaces. Throughout the book, the theory is motivated and reinforced by genuine applications, allowing pure mathematicians to teach applied mathematics.

With a highly applied approach to computational style, this book combines the most important underlying theory with examples of electronic engineering, computer science, physics, biology and economics. An extensive list of computer codes in an appendix and new exercises to solve by computer are reflected in the text of Strang. Many of the exercises appear in sections and chapter exams. The exercises are simple but instructive.